For all of you out there dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or have children with bowel and/or bladder issues, including bedwetting (enuresis) check out this informative video that explains the anatomy of the pelvis. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an Read More …
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How Physical Therapy Can Help
Many gynecologists refer patients suffering from pelvic pain to physical therapists who specialize in the pelvic region. Recent research has shown how essential pelvic physical therapy can be in treating problems, such as vulvodynia and dyspareunia, that cause pelvic pain. Read More …
Pediatric Incontinence Explained-Physical Therapy Can Help
While most people associate incontinence with adults, many children are affected by incontinence as well. Children can lose control of their bladder, which can result in accidental urination. This can occur both during the day and at night (bed-wetting). The Read More …
Shannon’s Podcast on KMUZ in Salem
One of our physical therapists, Shannon was interviewed by radio host Melanie Zermer from KMUZ on November 27, 2012 about our pelvic floor physical therapy programs here at Pelvic Wellness Center. Click Here to here the full broadcast. The focus Read More …
Welcome Becky!
Welcome Becky Lottermoser to Pelvic Wellness Center. She is the friendly voice on the phone and the smiling face behind our desk. She is multi-talented and a welcomed addition to our team!
Association Between Bedwetting and ADHD in Children
According to a study originally published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, enuresis is a common condition among children in the United States. Defined as involuntary urination, (especially by children at night), enuresis was Read More …
Is Childhood Enuresis a Risk Factor for Bladder Dysfunction in Adult Life?
In a recent study at the University of Campinas, in Brazil, researchers set out to determine if there was a relationship between enuresis (bed-wetting) in childhood, and urinary incontinence in adulthood. They found that those study participants who had Mixed Urinary Read More …
You Don’t Have to Live With Vaginal Pain
Vaginal discomfort and pain are common occurrences, affecting millions of women and interfering with their quality of life. Often times, women don’t speak up, and if they do, are commonly told nothing can be done. There are, however, many treatment options Read More …
Bed Wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) can be cured with laxatives.
Bed wetting can be an issue for many kids, both boy and girls. A study by Steve James Hodges, M.D. Assistant Professor, Surgical Sciences-Urology, shows that one commonly missed cause of bed wetting is constipation. The study used laxatives as Read More …
Osteoporosis Prevention/Mayo Clinic Recommendations
Are you doing what you can to prevent osteoporosis?